Many New Yorkers who have gone through the process of a divorce believe that the judge’s signature on the final judgment and decree is the end of the process and the end of a painful and stressful chapter in their lives. Of course, everyone’s life takes unexpected...
If you and your spouse own a family business in Long Island, New York, and you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering how to divide the business assets and liabilities. A family business is often one of the most valuable and complex marital properties that...
If you are a father who is facing a child custody dispute in New York, you may have some questions and concerns about your rights. Unfortunately, some pervasive myths about fathers’ rights remain about fathers’ rights in child custody cases. Mothers always get custody...
Many Long Islanders are professional people or business owners. They have created or built an entity that accords them a living and even an affluent lifestyle. When their marriage falls on hard times and a divorce is on the horizon, they are inevitably fearful as to...
There’s almost no way around it. Divorce is going to be an emotional experience. This is understandable, since you are separating from someone you may have shared a life with for many years. There is nothing wrong with feeling emotional during your divorce, but...
Many New York fathers still face an uphill battle in custody court. Traditional notions of the mother being a child’s primary caregiver still persist. New York, like most states, uses a “best interest of the child” standard when determining custody. Shared custody is...
Child custody disputes can be emotionally draining for all involved, no matter if the dispute is part of a divorce case or is between two people who were never married to begin with. Dealing with the emotions that come with these disputes is a significant part of...
When one person is ordered to pay alimony (also referred to as spousal support) to the other, it is expected to be paid on time and in full. However, as the past several years have shown, challenges can arise unexpectedly and many people can have unexpected issues...
For spouses thinking about divorce, you are likely thinking about a million little things. However, a big part of your future will be your finances, which begins now, during your marriage because your marital estate is what will be split to start both of your...
It might be the case that, at least eventually, you will be in a better place financially once your divorce is finalized. But you might still wonder what effect your divorce will have on your credit score, especially if you are looking to make a big purchase like an...
